Overview

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Fires a three round burst at a very high rate. Well suited to close range combat.
— In-Game Description

Thunder Burst SMG is a Submachine Gun in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 7: Season 2.

The Thunder Burst SMG has a Mythic version called Apex Thunder Burst SMG.

The Thunder Burst SMG is the Hitscan, unmoddable version of the Modular Thunder Burst SMG.

Functionality

Functionality[]

The Thunder Burst SMG is an accurate, high damage submachine gun that fires in a three round burst configuration. It is equipped with the Laser Laser.

The Thunder Burst SMG is a Hitscan weapon without First Shot Accuracy.

Damage falloff:

  • Damage falloff begins at 30 meters (6 tiles).
  • Damage decreases down to 78% of its maximum at 50 meters (10 tiles).
  • Damage steadily decreases down to 63% of its maximum at 85 meters (17 tiles).
  • Damage reaches its minimum value of 61% of its maximum at 130 meters (26 tiles).
Stats

Stats[]

Current Stats since v40.00[]

The Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 162
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 175.5
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.41s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 182.25
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 47.25 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 189
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.18s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 202.5
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 33
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.07s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v39.00 to v40.00[]

The Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 148.5
DAMAGE 22
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 22
MAGAZINE SIZE 27
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.53s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 38.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 155.25
DAMAGE 23
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 23
MAGAZINE SIZE 27
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.41s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 40.25 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 162
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 27
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.3s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 168.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 27
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.18s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 175.5
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 27
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 2.07s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stast in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 182.25
DAMAGE 27
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 27
MAGAZINE SIZE 27
FIRE RATE 6.75
RELOAD TIME 1.95s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 47.25 (1.75x)

Current Stats since v38.00[]

The Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 159.12
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.47s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.36s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 172.38
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.25s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 185.64
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.14s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 192.27
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.03s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50.75 (1.75x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stast in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 198.9
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 1.91s
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v28.01.01 to v38.00[]

The Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 159.12
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.47s (Default Mag)
2.91s (Drum Mag)
2.06s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.36s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.97s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 172.38
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 185.64
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.14s (Default Mag)
2.51s (Drum Mag)
1.78s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 192.27
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.03s (Default Mag)
2.38s (Drum Mag)
1.69s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50.75 (1.75x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stast in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 198.9
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 1.91s (Default Mag)
2.25s (Drum Mag)
1.59s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Stats from v28.00 to v28.01.01[]

The Thunder Burst SMG uses Light Bullets - Ammunition - Fortnite Light Bullets and has a headshot multiplier of 1.75x.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Common)
DPS 159.12
DAMAGE 24
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 24
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.47s (Default Mag)
2.91s (Drum Mag)
2.06s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 42 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Uncommon)
DPS 165.75
DAMAGE 25
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 25
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.36s (Default Mag)
2.78s (Drum Mag)
1.97s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 43.75 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Rare)
DPS 172.38
DAMAGE 26
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 26
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.25s (Default Mag)
2.65s (Drum Mag)
1.87s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 45.5 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Epic)
DPS 185.64
DAMAGE 28
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 28
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.14s (Default Mag)
2.51s (Drum Mag)
1.78s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 49 (1.75x)
Modular Thunder Burst SMG - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Legendary)
DPS 192.27
DAMAGE 29
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 29
MAGAZINE SIZE 24 (Default Mag)
33 (Drum Mag)
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 2.03s (Default Mag)
2.38s (Drum Mag)
1.69s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 50.75 (1.75x)

Stats Only[]

Note: The stats listed below only exist as stast in the files and are not available in-game.

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Thunder Burst SMG
(Mythic)
DPS 198.9
DAMAGE 30
STRUCTURE DAMAGE 30
MAGAZINE SIZE 24
FIRE RATE 6.63
RELOAD TIME 1.91s (Default Mag)
2.25s (Drum Mag)
1.59s (Speed Mag)
CRITICAL HIT DAMAGE 52.5 (1.75x)

Sounds

Sounds[]

Thunder Burst SMG's sounds have been inherited from Modular Thunder Burst SMG:

Modular Thunder Burst SMG (v28.01.01) - Weapon - Fortnite Modular Thunder Burst SMG Sounds
Sounds ID
Pickup PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Pickup_XX
Equip PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Equip_XX
Aiming In PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_In_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_In_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_In_XX
Out PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_Out_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_Out_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_ADS_Out_XX
Shooting
(1P)
Close PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_04PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_05PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_06PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_Close_XX
Low Ammo PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_1P_LowAmmo_01
Shooting
(3P)
Close PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_01PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_02PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_03PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_04PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_05PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_06PaprikaSMG_Shoot_1P_XX
Medium PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_04PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_05PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_06PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Medium_XX
Distant PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_04PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_05PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_06PaprikaSMG_Burst_Fire_3P_Distant_XX
Reload Start PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Start_XX
Mag Eject PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_MagEject_XX
Insert PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_Insert_XX
End PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Reload_End_XX
Out of Ammo Pistol_OutofAmmo_01Pistol_OutofAmmo_02Pistol_OutofAmmo_03Pistol_OutofAmmo_04Pistol_OutofAmmo_XX
Drop Drop PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_XX
Impact PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_01PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_02PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_03PaprikaSMG_Burst_Drop_Impact_XX
Weapon Mods

Weapon Mods[]

Name Icon Stats
Laser
Laser (v29.00) - Weapon Mod - Fortnite
  • Increases hipfire accuracy.
Weapon Changes

Weapon Changes[]

Chapter 5: Season 1[]

Update v28.00[]

Update v28.01.01[]

  • Updated icon.

Chapter 6: Mini Season 2[]

Update v38.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 1[]

Update v39.00[]

Chapter 7: Season 2[]

Update v40.00[]

  • Increased damage from 22/23/24/25/26 to 24/26/27/28/30.
  • Increased magazine size from 27 to 33.
  • Increased pullout speed.
  • Increased aim down sights speed.
  • Decreased spread.
  • The stats of the Mythic rarity are now used by the Apex Thunder Burst SMG.

Strategy Guide

Strategy Guide[]

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Feel free to add tips, tricks and general advice about the topic.
  • The Thunder Burst SMG is one of the most versatile weapons in the game, having a DPS and hipfire spread good enough to challenge more traditional SMGs at close-range, and high enough damage, range, and accuracy to challenge Assault Rifles at mid and even long range. This make the Thunder Burst SMG almost the perfect weapon for a 2-weapon loadout, freeing inventory space for heals or mobility.
  • The Laser that comes prefixed on the Thunder Burst SMG makes it one of the best SMGs in the game hipfire accuracy wise.

Counters[]

  • The recoil on the Thunder Burst SMG is a little funky at times, so if in a mid-long range engagement, players may miss more shots than intended. Because of this, using a dedicated ranged Assault Rifle such as the Holo Twister Assault Rifle can be beneficial in an engagement with said players, as you'll hit high damage shots more consistently.
  • The Thunder Burst SMG can be overwhelmed by more traditional SMGs such as the Machine SMG in close range due to the smaller mag size and slightly lower than average DPS.
Weapon ID

Weapon ID[]

The Thunder Burst SMG is referred to as SMG Paprika Burst HS in the files.

  • Common: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_HS_C
  • Uncommon: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_HS_UC
  • Rare: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_HS_R
  • Epic: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_HS_VR
  • Legendary: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_HS_SR

Augment[]

The Thunder Burst SMG used for testing Augments is referred to as SMG Paprika Burst HS Aug in the files.

  • Rare: WID_SMG_Paprika_Burst_Athena_HS_R_Aug
Mode Specific History

Mode Specific History[]

Battle Royale and Zero Build History
Trivia

Trivia[]

  • The Thunder Burst SMG resembles the KRISS Vector SBR Enhanced.[1].
    • The Thunder Burst SMG is missing the bridge that connects the grip with the recoil system. This trait is shared with other KRISS Vector-based SMGs such as the Burst SMG and Rapid Fire SMG.
References
Gallery

Gallery[]

Former Icons[]

Other[]